I'm a Dietitian & These Are 12 Recipes I Make with a Package of Frozen Spinach (2024)

FAQs

Is frozen spinach healthy? ›

We prefer frozen spinach over canned because it has better flavor and is lower in sodium. Plus, 1 cup of frozen spinach has more than four times the amount of nutrients—including fiber, folate, iron and calcium—compared to a cup of fresh spinach, so if you want to power up, do it with frozen spinach.

Place sealed bags in the freezer. Vacuum sealing systems work really well with spinach leaves. Use frozen spinach within nine to 14 months for best quality. Add frozen spinach to soup or stock, casseroles, and stir fries.

Frozen spinach can be subbed in pretty much any place you'd normally be cooking raw spinach. And since raw spinach is watery, you'll probably need to cook it down anyway—otherwise, it'll release its water and change the texture and flavor of your finished dish.

First, place a large frying pan over low or medium low heat. The pan should be large enough to easily accommodate all of the frozen spinach. Once the pan has warmed up, add the frozen spinach to the pan. The spinach will hiss slightly and release some steam.

Frozen spinach shrinks a lot less than fresh spinach when cooked, so you can typically use a smaller volume of frozen spinach than you would fresh spinach. Keep in mind that frozen spinach contains a lot of water and must be thawed and drained before you use it in most recipes.

You can definitely freeze spinach. It's probably the best way to store spinach if you need to keep it for more than a week or so. The frozen greens are obviously great for smoothies, but they also work well in soups, sauces, casseroles, stir-fries, and so much more.

– For best results, thaw frozen spinach in its package in the refrigerator as much as two days ahead or for several hours at room temperature. Thaw multiple packages side by side, not stacked, which takes more time.

When is it safe to refreeze food? You can safely refreeze frozen food that has thawed—raw or cooked, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through thawing. To safely refreeze, the thawed product must have been kept cold at 40 degrees or below for no more than 3-4 days.

One package (10 ounces) of frozen spinach leaves yields about 1-1/2 cups after cooking. Therefore, you can substitute 1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach leaves for 1-1/2 pounds of fresh spinach.

Yes, dude. If you want to do it right (I believe in doing it right), it must be squeezed. Frozen spinach must be drained or else you're just eating a mouthful of water. Sure, it might take almost a half roll of paper towel to get rid of that moisture.

Can we eat egg and spinach together? ›

Eggs offer high-quality protein and spinach provides a range of essential minerals and vitamins. An egg and spinach breakfast can provide a variety of health benefits as part of a balanced diet and can help you meet your daily nutrient recommendations. Spinach is high in calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamin A.

Defrosted frozen spinach can be added to any recipe that calls for leafy greens. "Once defrosted, squeeze out excess water, and add to fritter batters, smoothies, soups, stew, a pot of creamy beans, or my favorite, as a lasagna layer," Bruning says.

Blanching spinach before freezing helps preserve the colour and taste for longer as it delays the enzymatic process that leads to decay, however, it's not so good at retaining the nutrients. Blanching spinach before freezing also means that it will last a lot longer in the freezer, for up to a year.

Yes, you can microwave frozen spinach directly without thawing. Place the frozen spinach in an Anyday dish, cover it, and microwave on high for a few minutes until heated through. This method is quick and convenient, making it easy to enjoy nutritious spinach anytime.